U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy is
lauding passage by the Senate Judiciary Committee of legislation he
coauthored with Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley to strengthen law
enforcement's efforts to investigate and prosecute fraud.

Senator
Patrick Leahy says he understands why President Obama has decided not to
release photographs of slain terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. The
President says releasing the photographs could incite violence in some parts of
the world, and provide a propaganda tool for terrorists that could endanger U.S.
troops.

Senator
Patrick Leahy is calling for a complete review of foreign aid to Pakistan. Leahy says he wants to be certain that Pakistan is a strong ally of the United States in the war on terrorism. Leahy's decision is significant because he's
the chairman of the Senate subcommittee that distributes foreign aid.

Senator Patrick Leahy
says it's important that the military offensive in Libya has the backing of the U.N. and
the Arab League. Congressman Peter Welch doesn't want to see the U.S. drawn too deeply into the conflict.

Representative Peter Welch discusses dairy pricing, the political climate in Washington and other issues. Plus, Senator Patrick Leahy talks about the explosive events in Egypt. And we listen back to the voices in the news this week.

Congressman Peter Welch discusses the issues the lame duck session of Congress will address. Plus, Senator Patrick Leahy discusses a new study from the Pentagon regarding the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy. And, we listen back to the voices in the news this week.

The first debate between incumbent Senator Patrick Leahy and his Republican
challenger Len Britton highlighted differences on government spending and
health care reform. The
Senate race also drew a high-profile endorsement from Arizona senator John McCain, who said Vermont needs a change in Washington.

Senators
Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders say they'll support efforts to reform the
filibuster rules of the U.S. Senate, because they think Republicans
have grossly misused the procedure to block consideration of important
legislation in the past year.